Moving to Seychelles from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from American Samoa to Seychelles — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from American Samoa to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from American Samoa to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
SC
8.0

American Samoa performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
SC
33.9%

Seychelles performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
SC
7.2t

American Samoa performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
SC
87.8%

Seychelles performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
SC
$19,449

Seychelles performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
SC
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
SC
12.9

American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Seychelles. To live, work, or study long-term in Seychelles, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Seychelles's immigration authority.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Seychelles?

Usually fine from major cities in Seychelles. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to American Samoa?

Seychelles performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS SC
Population 46,029 122,730
Currency United States Dollar ($) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Samoan English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +248
Time zones 1 1